Robotic Production Technology    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Sep 16, 2005 RoboTrim(TM) RT-400 provides portable, pre-engineered router trimming and knife deflashing solution that can be used by thermoformers, injection molders, blow molders, and rotational molders. Mounted on single base, modular system accommodates part sizes to 45 x 45 x 36 in. and is designed to use FANUC-based RPT R-44A 6-axis robot. Auxiliary-axis, servo-controlled rotating table offers 60°/sec motion for rotating part as robot is trimming.

Norwalt Design Inc.    Randolph, NJ 07869
Sep 14, 2005 Assembly system meets demands for assembling, inspecting, and packaging of multi-part pharmaceutical syringes. Components such as hypodermic needles, safety sheaths, caps, and other accessories are automatically fed into machine, precision assembled, and inspected. Finished syringe assemblies are loaded into integrated blister packer or tray former. Quick change-over tooling accommodates various syringe sizes.

IWKA Pac Systems, Inc.    Fairfield, NJ 07004
Sep 14, 2005 Featuring servo-driven technology, CFR 21-compliant S Series incorporates carton-opening system that opens cartons before they reach transport lug, eliminating possibility of unopened cartons entering machine. Custom-engineered infeed system enables multiple components of varying sizes and shapes to be loaded into same carton.

Molex Inc.    Lisle, IL 60532-1682
Sep 13, 2005 Electrically controlled, direct-drive Model TM-3000 applies side and rear feed terminals to pre-stripped discrete wire and cable. Shut-height adjustment is pre-set to industry standard 135.80 mm, allowing adjustment to hit crimp height target. Re-settable counter ensures accurate batch counting. Meeting OSHA safety and noise requirements, press includes safety interlock switch that prevents it from cycling if guard is open during operation.

imaging Technology international (iTi)    Boulder, CO 80303
Sep 12, 2005 Intended for high-volume printing of digital data on flexible substrates such as label stock or Kapton®, Digital Web Press enables variable length runs on any given image and supports changing images on-the-fly. Narrow web ink jet production system features anodized aluminum and stainless steel construction, 8""24 print heads, and print widths from 2""6 in. It is suited for applications that require short or variable production runs of non-repetitive patterns.

Techno Sommer Automatic    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Sep 09, 2005 VE and VEG Series, which respectively feature 2 and 1 tappet rods, have stroke lengths from 20""60 mm and incorporate double acting, reciprocating cylinders with opening force up to 220 N @ 6 bar. Dual air fittings control indexer opening and closing cycle times of 0.25 sec each way. VE Series is powered by independent pistons, while internal air passages and finger locking pin allow one finger to retract only after other finger is completely extended.

Slater Tools, Inc.    Clinton Township, MI 48038 1554
Sep 01, 2005 Available in standard hexagon forms as small as 1.5 mm, as well as in smaller custom sizes, external rotary broaches are suited for swiss-type tools that can be used to manufacture precision machine products and other micro fastener products. Sizes range from .056–1 in. dia, and broaches are available as squares, hexagons, splines, serrations, and other polygon forms.

AZCO Corp.    Fairfield, NJ 07004
Sep 01, 2005 Suited for moderate-volume web processing lines, ACU-SLIT™ delivers clean, exact cuts to variety of rolled material. ACU-SLIT SLS shear cut slitter features spring-loaded upper knife that cuts up to 12 ft wide rolls in 3/8–1 in. strips. ACU-SLIT SLC crush cut slitter handles thicker, low-density materials such as filter media and non-wovens. Both models can be manual or motorized and are available with unwinder and rewinder modules.

Fette America    Rockaway, NJ 07886
Sep 01, 2005 Designed to minimize downtime for refitting, resetting, and cleaning, Die Table Segments replace entire standard die table surface plate on tablet press turrets. They eliminate need for dies and die lock screws, and only 10 fasteners are required for installation of 5 segments for 75 stations. Segments also help minimize product loss and wear and tear, and are suited for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Bystronic, Inc.    Elgin, IL 60123
Sep 01, 2005 Byspeed 4020 features 5,200 W resonator with Adaptive Radius Control (ARC) technology, which provides automatic optimization of beam diameter for all sheet metal thicknesses and materials. Consistent power output ensures optimal piercing and cutting performance as well as cut quality.

FUJI Machine America Corporation    Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Aug 30, 2005 Rated for 3,000 rpm operation, twin-spindle Model ANW-4100 is equipped with 12-position turret and FUJI MAX SP1 Controller, which automatically calculates fluid robotic motion. Four-axis, rack-and-pinion swing arm robot enables multi-axis movement to access front, back, left, and right of traverse axis.

Parker Hannifin Corp., Tube Fittings Div.    Columbus, OH 43228
Aug 26, 2005 Consisting of hydraulic flaring device and hand-operated, hydraulic pump, KarryFlare is designed for on-site flaring of steel and stainless steel tubing. Flare diameter is controlled manually by observing pressure gauge and reference chart. Flare capabilities range from ¼-1½ in. and 6-38 mm. Featuring steel carrying case on wheels with telescopic handle, unit is suited for on-site repair of mobile, agricultural, and construction equipment, as well as plant maintenance.

Valenite, Inc.    Madison Heights, MI 48071 9636
Aug 25, 2005 Capable of achieving surface finishes of Ra 0.3–0.8, MODCO® BHR (Brazed Head Reamer) Reamer series is offered with choice of ValProâ„¢ carbide grades, sizes, and shank styles. Though custom-configured to specific job needs, standard construction consists of shank and interchangeable cutting head module. Reamers, engineered for blind hole or through hole applications, offer full working diameter range of head sizes for finishing holes from 9.75–32.50 mm.

Ophir Optronics, Inc.    Danvers, MA 01923
Aug 25, 2005 BeamStar FX Beam Profiler Systems include camera, filters, plug-and-play PC card, and version 1.10 software. Users can align Major/Minor axes instead of X and Y for beam shapes not aligned to X and Y. With Point-to-Point Distance Measurement, users can right click mouse and move, then right click again to measure distance between any 2 points. Additional features include M² measurement capabilities, 2D Gaussian Fit, and Region of Interest capabilities.

Minster Machine Co., The    Minster, OH 45865
Aug 25, 2005 Single-point unitized frame straightside machines are offered in 3 models with capacities from 110–200 metric tons. Suited for those who need to run close-tolerance progressive dies, stamping presses feature 2-stage planetary gear transmission and link motion with 45% slide velocity slowdown during working portion of stroke. S-frame utilizes one-piece frame side plates with reinforcements, providing zero angular deflection under loads up to max press capacity.

United Grinding Technologies, Inc.    Miamisburg, OH 45342
Aug 25, 2005 Studer S12cnc utilizes drive/guide system, based on precision positionable linear motors, that allows infeed movement to be programmed in 10 nm steps. Machine features 150 mm between centers, 175 mm center height, and 500 mm grinding wheel dia. In addition to magnetically pretensioned guide tables, it incorporates hydrostatic X-axis with linear motor or linear guideways and hydrostatic Z-axis with linear motor or guideways with knob-structure.

Sunnen Products Co.    St. Louis, MO 63143
Aug 24, 2005 Used for bore sizing and finishing in mid-volume production applications, ML-2000 power stroked honing machine features simplified coolant system, zero shutoff, and computer control. It can run TurboHone® series multi-stone mandrels and eliminates need to change belts or pulleys. Along with optional Automatic Size Control, machine features reinforced structural steel and cast iron machining platform where moving components are isolated from base.

ROMI Machine Tools, Ltd.    Erlanger, KY 41018
Aug 24, 2005 Designed with rigid cast iron H bed and 114.6 x 74.8 in. footprint, Model M27 features rapid traverse rates of 394 and 295 ipm in X and Z axes, respectively. Belt-driven, cartridge-style gearless headstock is equipped with 30 hp AC GE Fanuc spindle motor with variable speed drive. Spindle is supported by angular contact ball bearings at nose and double-row of cylindrical roller bearings at rear. GE Fanuc 21i-T control includes 10.4 in. color LCD and full keyboard.

Sunnen Products Co.    St. Louis, MO 63143
Aug 24, 2005 Able to handle diameter ranges from 0.154–0.750 in., VSS® Single Stroke® Honing System integrates 10 hp spindle motor, cast iron spindle carriage, thermal-resistant composite base, and steel tooling plate. Setup is done via control panel located on front of machine. When used with plated diamond Single Stroke Honing® Tools, tools pass thru bore once, removing predetermined amount of stock, progressively enlarging the bore, until bore is to size with desired surface texture.

Almco, Inc.    Albert Lea, MN 56007 2751
Aug 24, 2005 Available for company's vibratory finishing machines, regardless of age or type, rebuild/refurbish program is offered to extend equipment life. Engineers and technicians inspect and evaluate equipment, then report to customer with recommendations for repair or replacement of parts. After products are repaired/upgraded, they are power-washed and optionally repainted and returned to customer. Turn-around time for rebuild/refurbish jobs can be as little as 2–3 weeks.